Tagabawa
Manobo group in south Cotabato
Usage Note
Tagabawa are one of the Manobo sub-groups indigenous to the Mount Apo area and surrounding regions of south Cotabato and Davao. Their culture, language, and traditional practices are recognized under the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of the Philippines.
Examples
" Tagabawa ang lola niya. "
Natural Translation
His grandmother is Tagabawa.
Literal Translation
Tagabawa the grandmother his.
" May kaibigan siyang Tagabawa. "
Natural Translation
He/she has a Manobo group friend.
Literal Translation
Has friend he/she Manobo group.
" Marami sa mga Tagabawa ang naninirahan pa rin sa paanan ng Bundok Apo, kung saan iniingatan nila ang kanilang sinaunang mga ritwal. "
Natural Translation
Many of the Tagabawa still live at the foot of Mount Apo, where they safeguard their ancient rituals.
Literal Translation
Many of the Tagabawa the live still at foot of Mountain Apo, where safeguard they the their ancient rituals.
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